Which Situation Would Be the Most Likely Result of a Mutation

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which situation would be the most likely result of a mutation in a eukaryotic organism that causes it to produce less p21 protein than normal?

• A) Cell replication would be slowed if the organism receives radiation.
• B) Cells with radiation-induced DNA damage would continue through the cell cycle without repairing the damaged DNA.
• C) Cells with incomplete DNA replication would continue through the checkpoint.
• D) Cells would not respond to growth factors.
• E) Cells would have a hypersensitive response to growth factors.

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